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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.47, 1,025.22 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.47, 1,025.22 and 272.80 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.47 : 1,025.22 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.47/1,025.22 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.47x = 1,025.22 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.47x = 279,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,680.02/683.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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